I was happy to see papel picado flying here in Brazil for Día de los Muertos, even if it was plastic and unlike the old craftwork tradition from Puebla. It appears that the Mexican celebration will be the next global, commerical fashion, much like Halloween has gathered “followers” around the world.

I hope that parting from traditions come with less disadvantages than advantages, inlcuding the meditation that occurs when honoring one’s ancestors.

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A native of Chicago, Ricky Toledano has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for over twenty years as a writer, translator and teacher. [a]multipicity is multi-lingual collection of reflections through the humanities.

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Ricky Toledano

A native of Chicago, Ricky Toledano has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for over twenty years as a writer, translator and teacher. [a]multipicity is multi-lingual collection of reflections through the humanities.